Building SPEED: The Mathematics and Science of NASCAR

November 20, 2010

How we started…

• Dr. Diandra Leslie-Pelecky• www.buildingspeed.org

About Us…

• Dr. David Royster (david.royster@uky.edu)

• Dr. Molly Fisher (molly.fisher@uky.edu)

• Dr. Jennifer Wilhelm (jennifer.wilhelm@uky.edu)

Paperwork

• Photo Release Form• Random Numbers• Pre-Survey– Enter Number on top left– Check box to agree (if you agree…)

Gentlemen (and ladies!), Start Your Engines!!!

• Pit Stalls• What Makes a Track “Fast”?• Championship Points Formula• Balance/Center of GravityTires• Gears